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veryone here knows very well what I then sang in my ecstasy, what desires I had, and what I did. Better for now not to speak on those matters further. O best of sages, I bow down to you again and again, and I beseech you: Please curb your eagerness to relish those various affairs.

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Śrī Nārada said: Please arrange for me to meet with Uddhava, the only true object of exquisite good fortune. Or else let me have from his feet one particle of dust. Then alone will my heart be at peace.

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He sometimes tripped and fell to the ground and sometimes stood motionless. Sometimes his body trembled, or he rolled on the ground, or he wept in great distress. He sometimes shouted and jumped about, sometimes sang and danced. And sometimes all the transformations of priceless love of God converged in him at once.

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Śrī Parīkṣit said: Noble mother, after hearing Ugrasena’s advice, Nārada, the dear devotee of Lord Mahā-viṣṇu, became absorbed in the taste of exalted love of God, which seized him in its grip. Forgetting everything else, he started off, vīṇā in hand. Having spent much time before in Dvārakā, Nārada automatically took the familiar roads to the center of the city, amazing roads that led to the neighborhood of the Lord’s palaces, and came to a palace of Kṛṣṇa’s that he knew how to reach from earlier visits. Under the spell of intense transcendental agitation, Nārada seemed like an ordinary person haunted by a ghost.

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Śrī Nārada said: Please arrange for me to meet with Uddhava, the only true object of exquisite good fortune. Or else let me have from his feet one particle of dust. Then alone will my heart be at peace.

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Śrī Nārada said: You are the real recipient of Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s mercy! After all, your kingdom is so opulent. It has the best citizens, endowed with the most excellent character, religiousness, prosperity, knowledge, and devotion to God.

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Sometimes, as the cowherd boys danced, sang, moved about and playfully fought with each other, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma, standing nearby hand in hand, would glorify Their friends’ activities and laugh.

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Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus expressing His satisfaction with the beautiful forest of Vṛndāvana and its inhabitants, Lord Kṛṣṇa enjoyed tending the cows and other animals with His friends on the banks of the river Yamunā below Govardhana Hill.

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O Original Personality, these bees must all be great sages and most elevated devotees of Yours, for they are worshiping You by following You along the path and chanting Your glories, which are themselves a holy place for the entire world. Though You have disguised Yourself within this forest, O sinless one, they refuse to abandon You, their worshipable Lord.

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The primeval Lord saw that the stately trees, with their beautiful reddish buds and their heavy burden of fruits and flowers, were bending down to touch His feet with the tips of their branches. Thus He smiled gently and addressed His elder brother.

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Hearing this from Rāmānanda Rāya, the Lord again requested him to go a step further. In reply, Rāmānanda Rāya said, “Loving service to Kṛṣṇa rendered in fraternity is the highest perfection.

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Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is known as Gaurāṅga, is the ocean of all conclusive knowledge in devotional service. He empowered Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya, who may be likened to a cloud of devotional service. This cloud was filled with the water of all the conclusive purports of devotional service and was empowered by the ocean to spread this water over the sea of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself. Thus the ocean of Caitanya Mahāprabhu became filled with the jewels of the knowledge of pure devotional service.

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The goddess Pārvatī said: Alas, has this upstart now received a post from which to punish shameless persons like us? Has he been appointed ruler, carrier of the rod of punishment? Is he now the only master of everything?

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O unlimited Supreme Personality of Godhead, whatever a living entity does in this material world is well known to You because You are the Supersoul. In the presence of the sun there is nothing to be revealed by the light of a glowworm. Similarly, because You know everything, in Your presence there is nothing for me to make known.

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Therefore, my dear Lord, simply seeing You has now wiped away all the contamination of sinful activities and their results of material attachment and lusty desires, which always filled my mind and the core of my heart. Whatever is predicted by the great sage Nārada Muni cannot be otherwise. In other words, I have obtained Your audience as a result of being trained by Nārada Muni.

]]>The following is a talk given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on the occasion of Jhulan Yatra at Jagannath Mandir in Sayreville, New Jersey on August 18, 2018. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnf2bUXr8L0 The following is a talk given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on the occasion of Jhulan Yatra at Jagannath Mandir in Sayreville, New Jersey on August 18, 2018. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnf2bUXr8L0 Dhanurdhara Swamiclean45:39The Passing Away of His Holiness Gunagrahi Goswamihttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/09/the-passing-away-of-his-holiness-gunagrahi-goswami/
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 02:02:09 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37224https://weeklysanga.com/2018/09/the-passing-away-of-his-holiness-gunagrahi-goswami/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/09/the-passing-away-of-his-holiness-gunagrahi-goswami/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami remembers his friend, His Holiness Gunagrahi Goswami, who passed away on Saturday, September 8th, in Śrī Vrindavana Dhama surrounded by god-brothers, well-wishers, and the holy name.

In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami remembers his friend, His Holiness Gunagrahi Goswami, who passed away on Saturday, September 8th, in Śrī Vrindavana Dhama surrounded by god-brothers, well-wishers, and the holy name.

In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels.

]]>In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean31:0511 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 10https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-10/
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:07:10 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37155https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-10/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-10/feed/0The following is the tenth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 16, 2016. Saturday, July 16, 2016 — Texts 9-11 Continued: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga...
The following is the tenth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 16, 2016.

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the tenth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 16, 2016. Saturday, July 16, 2016 — Texts 9-11 Continued: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – ...The following is the tenth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 16, 2016. Saturday, July 16, 2016 — Texts 9-11 Continued: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:41:4911 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 9https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-9/
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:03:07 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37153https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-9/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-9/feed/0The following is the ninth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 18, 2016. Saturday, June 18, 2016 — Texts 9-11: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were...
The following is the ninth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 18, 2016.

Saturday, June 18, 2016 — Texts 9-11: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the ninth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 18, 2016. Saturday, June 18, 2016 — Texts 9-11: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of...The following is the ninth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 18, 2016. Saturday, June 18, 2016 — Texts 9-11: The Glories of Rādhā-kuṇḍa 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:57:50Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 19 Text 13https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-8-chapter-19-text-13/
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 20:29:27 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37211https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-8-chapter-19-text-13/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-8-chapter-19-text-13/feed/0Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 19 Text 13 vairānubandha etāvān āmṛtyor iha dehinām ajñāna-prabhavo manyur ahaṁ-mānopabṛṁhitaḥ TRANSLATION Hiraṇyakaśipu’s anger against Lord Viṣṇu persisted until his death. Other people in the bodily concept of life maintain anger only because of false ego and the great influence of ignorance. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Canto 8 Chapter 19 Text 13

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Hiraṇyakaśipu’s anger against Lord Viṣṇu persisted until his death. Other people in the bodily concept of life maintain anger only because of false ego and the great influence of ignorance.

]]>Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 19 Text 13 vairānubandha etāvān āmṛtyor iha dehinām ajñāna-prabhavo manyur ahaṁ-mānopabṛṁhitaḥ TRANSLATION Hiraṇyakaśipu’s anger against Lord Viṣṇu persisted until his death.Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 19 Text 13 vairānubandha etāvān āmṛtyor iha dehinām ajñāna-prabhavo manyur ahaṁ-mānopabṛṁhitaḥ TRANSLATION Hiraṇyakaśipu’s anger against Lord Viṣṇu persisted until his death. Other people in the bodily concept of life maintain anger only because of false ego and the great influence of ignorance. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean50:4911 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 8https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-8/
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:54:39 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37150https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-8/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-8/feed/0The following is the eighth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 14, 2016. Saturday, May 14, 2016 — Text 8: The Essence of All Advice 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga...
The following is the eighth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 14, 2016.

Saturday, May 14, 2016 — Text 8: The Essence of All Advice

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the eighth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 14, 2016. Saturday, May 14, 2016 — Text 8: The Essence of All Advice 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī U...The following is the eighth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 14, 2016. Saturday, May 14, 2016 — Text 8: The Essence of All Advice 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:50:0511 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 7https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-7/
Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:46:07 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37148https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-7/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-7/feed/0The following is the seventh part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 7, 2016. Saturday, May 7, 2016 — Text 7: The Glories of The Holy Name 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of...
The following is the seventh part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 7, 2016.

Saturday, May 7, 2016 — Text 7: The Glories of The Holy Name

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the seventh part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 7, 2016. Saturday, May 7, 2016 — Text 7: The Glories of The Holy Name 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī...The following is the seventh part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 7, 2016. Saturday, May 7, 2016 — Text 7: The Glories of The Holy Name 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:46:2711 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 6https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-6/
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:35:34 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37142https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-6/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-6/feed/0The following is the sixth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami in New York City on April 30, 2016. Saturday, April 30, 2016 — Text 6: The Six Types of Materialistic Mindset and Behavior to Avoid 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A...
The following is the sixth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami in New York City on April 30, 2016.

Saturday, April 30, 2016 — Text 6: The Six Types of Materialistic Mindset and Behavior to Avoid

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the sixth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami in New York City on April 30, 2016. Saturday, April 30, 2016 — Text 6: The Six Types of Materialistic Mindset and Behavior to Avoid 11 Core Ve...The following is the sixth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami in New York City on April 30, 2016. Saturday, April 30, 2016 — Text 6: The Six Types of Materialistic Mindset and Behavior to Avoid 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:46:5511 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 5https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-5/
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:27:54 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37139https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-5/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-5/feed/0The following is the fifth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 23, 2016. Saturday, April 23, 2016 — Text 5: Appropriate Vaiṣṇava Dealings/Guru-tattva 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated...
The following is the fifth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 23, 2016.

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the fifth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 23, 2016. Saturday, April 23, 2016 — Text 5: Appropriate Vaiṣṇava Dealings/Guru-tattva 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga...The following is the fifth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 23, 2016. Saturday, April 23, 2016 — Text 5: Appropriate Vaiṣṇava Dealings/Guru-tattva 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:57:3311 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 4https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesam%e1%b9%9bta-2016-part-4/
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:22:24 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37136https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesam%e1%b9%9bta-2016-part-4/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesam%e1%b9%9bta-2016-part-4/feed/0The following is the fourth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 16, 2016. Saturday, April 16, 2016 — Text 4: The Six Types of Loving Exchanges 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of...
The following is the fourth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 16, 2016.

Saturday, April 16, 2016 — Text 4: The Six Types of Loving Exchanges

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the fourth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 16, 2016. Saturday, April 16, 2016 — Text 4: The Six Types of Loving Exchanges 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A St...The following is the fourth part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 16, 2016. Saturday, April 16, 2016 — Text 4: The Six Types of Loving Exchanges 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:01:4511 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 3https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-3/
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:18:52 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37134https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-3/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-3/feed/0The following is the third part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 9, 2016. Saturday, April 9, 2016 — Text 3: The Six Practices to Enhance Devotion 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of...
The following is the third part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 9, 2016.

Saturday, April 9, 2016 — Text 3: The Six Practices to Enhance Devotion

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the third part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 9, 2016. Saturday, April 9, 2016 — Text 3: The Six Practices to Enhance Devotion 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A S...The following is the third part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 9, 2016. Saturday, April 9, 2016 — Text 3: The Six Practices to Enhance Devotion 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:00:1911 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 2https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-2/
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:11:01 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37132https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-2/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-2/feed/0The following is the second part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 2, 2016. Saturday, April 2, 2016 — Text 2: The Six Obstacles to Devotion 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga...
The following is the second part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 2, 2016.

Saturday, April 2, 2016 — Text 2: The Six Obstacles to Devotion

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the second part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 2, 2016. Saturday, April 2, 2016 — Text 2: The Six Obstacles to Devotion 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of...The following is the second part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 2, 2016. Saturday, April 2, 2016 — Text 2: The Six Obstacles to Devotion 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:03:16Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 12 Text 38https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-8-chapter-12-text-38/
Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:47:26 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37209https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-8-chapter-12-text-38/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-8-chapter-12-text-38/feed/0Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 12 Text 38 śrī-bhagavān uvāca diṣṭyā tvaṁ vibudha-śreṣṭha svāṁ niṣṭhām ātmanā sthitaḥ yan me strī-rūpayā svairaṁ mohito ’py aṅga māyayā TRANSLATION The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O best of the demigods, although you have been amply harassed because of My potency in assuming the form of a woman,...Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Canto 8 Chapter 12 Text 38

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The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O best of the demigods, although you have been amply harassed because of My potency in assuming the form of a woman, you are established in your position. Therefore, may all good fortune be upon you.

]]>Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 12 Text 38 śrī-bhagavān uvāca diṣṭyā tvaṁ vibudha-śreṣṭha svāṁ niṣṭhām ātmanā sthitaḥ yan me strī-rūpayā svairaṁ mohito ’py aṅga māyayā TRANSLATION The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O best of the demigods,Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 12 Text 38 śrī-bhagavān uvāca diṣṭyā tvaṁ vibudha-śreṣṭha svāṁ niṣṭhām ātmanā sthitaḥ yan me strī-rūpayā svairaṁ mohito ’py aṅga māyayā TRANSLATION The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O best of the demigods, although you have been amply harassed because of My potency in assuming the form of a woman,...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean51:5511 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta (2016) – Part 1https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-1/
Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:02:58 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37129https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-1/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/11-core-verses-for-the-practice-of-bhakti-yoga-a-study-of-sri-upadesamrta-2016-part-1/feed/0The following is the first part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 26, 2016. Saturday, March 26, 2016 — Text 1: Symptoms of a Self-Controlled Devotee Fixed in Bhakti-Yoga 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential...
The following is the first part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 26, 2016.

11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta

The essential teachings of bhakti-yoga were disseminated by Śrī Caitanya mainly through the writings of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī who was one of the few people directly and systematically instructed by him. The substance of those teachings, the essence of all bhakti philosophy, were expertly summarized and poetized in 11 verses called Sri Upadesamrita, translated and popularized by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction. This seminar will be taught by Dhanurdhara Swami, a scholar of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s teachings. His book Waves of Devotion, a study of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) is one of the most widely acclaimed commentaries on the text in English.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga.

]]>The following is the first part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 26, 2016. Saturday, March 26, 2016 — Text 1: Symptoms of a Self-Controlled Devotee Fixed in Bhakti-Yoga 11 Core Verses for the Practi...The following is the first part of a ten part seminar on the Śrī Upadeśāmṛta given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 26, 2016. Saturday, March 26, 2016 — Text 1: Symptoms of a Self-Controlled Devotee Fixed in Bhakti-Yoga 11 Core Verses for the Practice of Bhakti-Yoga – A Study of Śrī Upadeśāmṛta The essential...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:00:22Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 11https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-11/
Sat, 04 Aug 2018 11:51:42 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37121https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-11/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-11/feed/0The following is the eleventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on September 12, 2015. September 12, 2015 — Summer Extension The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of...
The following is the eleventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on September 12, 2015.

September 12, 2015 — Summer Extension

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the eleventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on September 12, 2015. September 12, 2015 — Summer Extension The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakt...The following is the eleventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on September 12, 2015. September 12, 2015 — Summer Extension The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:17:09Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 10https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-10/
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:48:59 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37119https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-10/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-10/feed/0The following is the tenth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 11, 2015. July 11, 2015 — Summer Extension The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of...
The following is the tenth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 11, 2015.

July 11, 2015 — Summer Extension

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the tenth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 11, 2015. July 11, 2015 — Summer Extension The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-s...The following is the tenth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 11, 2015. July 11, 2015 — Summer Extension The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:02:02Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 9https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-9/
Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:46:02 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37116https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-9/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-9/feed/0The following is the ninth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 6, 2015. June 6, 2015 — Rasa Theory (Summary of Chapters 20-51) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami,...
The following is the ninth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 6, 2015.

June 6, 2015 — Rasa Theory (Summary of Chapters 20-51)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the ninth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 6, 2015. June 6, 2015 — Rasa Theory (Summary of Chapters 20-51) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of t...The following is the ninth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 6, 2015. June 6, 2015 — Rasa Theory (Summary of Chapters 20-51) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami,...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:36:49Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 8https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-8/
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:42:36 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37113https://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-8/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/08/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-8/feed/0The following is the eighth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 16, 2015. May 16, 2015 — Bhava and Prema Bhakti (Chapters 17-19) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami,...
The following is the eighth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 16, 2015.

May 16, 2015 — Bhava and Prema Bhakti (Chapters 17-19)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the eighth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 16, 2015. May 16, 2015 — Bhava and Prema Bhakti (Chapters 17-19) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of ...The following is the eighth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 16, 2015. May 16, 2015 — Bhava and Prema Bhakti (Chapters 17-19) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami,...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:40:59Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 7https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-7/
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:39:42 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37111https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-7/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-7/feed/0The following is the seventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 9, 2015. May 9, 2015 — Raganuga Bhakti (Chapters 15-16) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief...
The following is the seventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 9, 2015.

May 9, 2015 — Raganuga Bhakti (Chapters 15-16)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the seventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 9, 2015. May 9, 2015 — Raganuga Bhakti (Chapters 15-16) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhak...The following is the seventh part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 9, 2015. May 9, 2015 — Raganuga Bhakti (Chapters 15-16) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:05:12Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 6https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-6/
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:37:08 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37108https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-6/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-6/feed/0The following is the sixth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 2, 2015. May 2, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part Two ( Chapters 10-14) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century...
The following is the sixth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 2, 2015.

May 2, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part Two ( Chapters 10-14)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the sixth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 2, 2015. May 2, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part Two ( Chapters 10-14) The Nectar of Devotion is Sr...The following is the sixth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on May 2, 2015. May 2, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part Two ( Chapters 10-14) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:56:59Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 6https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-16-text-6/
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 16:29:33 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37206https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-16-text-6/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-16-text-6/feed/0Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 6 yathā vastūni paṇyāni hemādīni tatas tataḥ paryaṭanti nareṣv evaṁ jīvo yoniṣu kartṛṣu TRANSLATION Just as gold and other commodities are continually transferred from one place to another in due course of purchase and sale, so the living entity, as a result of his fruitive activities, wanders...Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 6

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Just as gold and other commodities are continually transferred from one place to another in due course of purchase and sale, so the living entity, as a result of his fruitive activities, wanders throughout the entire universe, being injected into various bodies in different species of life by one kind of father after another.

]]>Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 6 yathā vastūni paṇyāni hemādīni tatas tataḥ paryaṭanti nareṣv evaṁ jīvo yoniṣu kartṛṣu TRANSLATION Just as gold and other commodities are continually transferred from one place to another in due course of ...Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 6 yathā vastūni paṇyāni hemādīni tatas tataḥ paryaṭanti nareṣv evaṁ jīvo yoniṣu kartṛṣu TRANSLATION Just as gold and other commodities are continually transferred from one place to another in due course of purchase and sale, so the living entity, as a result of his fruitive activities, wanders...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean34:50Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 5https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-5/
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 11:34:03 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37106https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-5/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-5/feed/0The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 25, 2015. April 25, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part One ( Chapters 6-9) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century...
The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 25, 2015.

April 25, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part One ( Chapters 6-9)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 25, 2015. April 25, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part One ( Chapters 6-9) The Nectar of Devotion ...The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 25, 2015. April 25, 2015 — The 64 Principles/Practices of Devotional Service Part One ( Chapters 6-9) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:51:01Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 4https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-4/
Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:25:39 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37103https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-4/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-4/feed/0The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 18, 2015. April 18, 2015 — The Eligibility for Devotional Service (Chapters 3-5) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa...
The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 18, 2015.

April 18, 2015 — The Eligibility for Devotional Service (Chapters 3-5)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 18, 2015. April 18, 2015 — The Eligibility for Devotional Service (Chapters 3-5) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s...The following is the fourth part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 18, 2015. April 18, 2015 — The Eligibility for Devotional Service (Chapters 3-5) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:59:57Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 5https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-16-text-5/
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:45:12 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37203https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-16-text-5/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-16-text-5/feed/0The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 27, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 5 bandhu-jñāty-ari-madhyastha- mitrodāsīna-vidviṣaḥ sarva eva hi sarveṣāṁ bhavanti kramaśo mithaḥ TRANSLATION In this material world, which advances like a river that carries away the living entity, all people become friends, relatives...
The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 27, 2018.

TRANSLATION
In this material world, which advances like a river that carries away the living entity, all people become friends, relatives and enemies in due course of time. They also act neutrally, they mediate, they despise one another, and they act in many other relationships. Nonetheless, despite these various transactions, no one is permanently related.

]]>The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 27, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 5 bandhu-jñāty-ari-madhyastha- mitrodāsīna-vidviṣaḥ sarva eva hi sarveṣāṁ bhavanti kramaśo mithaḥ TRANSL...The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 27, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 16 Text 5 bandhu-jñāty-ari-madhyastha- mitrodāsīna-vidviṣaḥ sarva eva hi sarveṣāṁ bhavanti kramaśo mithaḥ TRANSLATION In this material world, which advances like a river that carries away the living entity, all people become friends, relatives...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean39:22The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya (2018) – Part 2https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/the-siksastakam-the-eight-essential-teachings-of-sri-caitanya-2018-part-2/
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:42:10 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37199https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/the-siksastakam-the-eight-essential-teachings-of-sri-caitanya-2018-part-2/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/the-siksastakam-the-eight-essential-teachings-of-sri-caitanya-2018-part-2/feed/0The following is the second part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 29, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 2 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only...
The following is the second part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 29, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City.

The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 2

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only composed eight verses called the Śikṣāṣṭakam, but in these verses he systematically presented the philosophy of bhakti from the basic practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami’s series of two lectures will summarize the essence of each verse to highlight the core of his teachings and mission.

]]>The following is the second part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 29, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 2 Sunday, April 29,The following is the second part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 29, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 2 Sunday, April 29, 2018 Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:51:21Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 2https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-2/
Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:17:08 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37099https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-2/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-2/feed/0The following is the second part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 4, 2015. April 4, 2015 — Characteristics of Pure Devotional Service (Chapter One) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa...
The following is the second part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 4, 2015.

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the second part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 4, 2015. April 4, 2015 — Characteristics of Pure Devotional Service (Chapter One) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’...The following is the second part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 4, 2015. April 4, 2015 — Characteristics of Pure Devotional Service (Chapter One) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:07:31Nectar of Devotion Seminar (2015) – Part 1https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-1/
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:15:03 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37094https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-1/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/nectar-of-devotion-seminar-2015-part-1/feed/0The following is the first part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 28, 2015. March 28, 2015 — Overview of Nectar of Devotion/ Definition of Pure Devotional Service (Preface and Introduction) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a...
The following is the first part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 28, 2015.

March 28, 2015 — Overview of Nectar of Devotion/ Definition of Pure Devotional Service (Preface and Introduction)

The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a 16th century text by Srila Rupa Goswami, the chief disciple of Sri Chaitanya. It is considered within the tradition to be the most complete analysis of the path of Bhakti-yoga and is one of four foundational books Srila Prabhupada listed to be studied for a degree in Bhakti studies.

This seminar is for those who would like to deepen their understanding of bhakti-yoga through the study of this essential text.

]]>The following is the first part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 28, 2015. March 28, 2015 — Overview of Nectar of Devotion/ Definition of Pure Devotional Service (Preface and Introduction) Th...The following is the first part of an eleven part seminar on The Nectar of Devotion given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on March 28, 2015. March 28, 2015 — Overview of Nectar of Devotion/ Definition of Pure Devotional Service (Preface and Introduction) The Nectar of Devotion is Srila Prabhupada’s summary study of the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, a...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:01:35Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (2017) – Part 3https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-part-3-2017/
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:04:08 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37092https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-part-3-2017/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-part-3-2017/feed/0The following is the third part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 22, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the...
The following is the third part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 22, 2017.

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the philosophy of bhakti from the basic cores practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami in a series of three lectures will explain in depth the meaning of each verse and discuss their practical application to one’s life.

]]>The following is the third part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 22, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar,The following is the third part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 22, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:54:17Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (2017) – Part 2https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-part-2-2017/
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:01:06 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37090https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-part-2-2017/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-part-2-2017/feed/0The following is the second part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 15, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the...
The following is the second part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 15, 2017.

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the philosophy of bhakti from the basic cores practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami in a series of three lectures will explain in depth the meaning of each verse and discuss their practical application to one’s life.

]]>The following is the second part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 15, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar,The following is the second part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 15, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:03:28Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (2017) – Part 1https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-2017/
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:58:40 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37087https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-2017/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/sri-siksastakam-the-eight-instructions-of-sri-caitanya-mahaprabhu-2017/feed/0The following is the first part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 8, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the...
The following is the first part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 8, 2017.

Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the philosophy of bhakti from the basic cores practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami in a series of three lectures will explain in depth the meaning of each verse and discuss their practical application to one’s life.

]]>The following is the first part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 8, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar,The following is the first part of a three part seminar given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 8, 2017. Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was a great scholar, he only left eight verses that he personally composed, but in those verses he systematically presents the...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:02:23Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 15 Text 25https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-15-text-25/
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:45:05 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37082https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-15-text-25/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-15-text-25/feed/0The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 24, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 15 Text 25 ayaṁ hi dehino deho dravya-jñāna-kriyātmakaḥ dehino vividha-kleśa- santāpa-kṛd udāhṛtaḥ TRANSLATION The living entity in the bodily conception of life is absorbed in the body, which is a combination of the...
The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 24, 2018.

TRANSLATION
The living entity in the bodily conception of life is absorbed in the body, which is a combination of the physical elements, the five senses for gathering knowledge, and the five senses of action, along with the mind. Through the mind the living entity suffers three kinds of tribulations — adhibhautika, adhidaivika and adhyātmika. Therefore this body is a source of all miseries.

TRANSLATION
A wife who has no sons is neglected at home by her husband and dishonored by her co-wives exactly like a maidservant. Certainly such a woman is condemned in every respect because of her sinful life.

]]>Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 40 dhig aprajāṁ striyaṁ pāpāṁ patyuś cāgṛha-sammatām suprajābhiḥ sapatnībhir dāsīm iva tiraskṛtām TRANSLATION A wife who has no sons is neglected at home by her husband and dishonored by her co-wives exactl...Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 40 dhig aprajāṁ striyaṁ pāpāṁ patyuś cāgṛha-sammatām suprajābhiḥ sapatnībhir dāsīm iva tiraskṛtām TRANSLATION A wife who has no sons is neglected at home by her husband and dishonored by her co-wives exactly like a maidservant. Certainly such a woman is condemned in every respect because of her...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean58:49Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 30https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-30/
Sat, 07 Jul 2018 19:48:06 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37084https://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-30/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/07/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-30/feed/0The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 6, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 30 sāpi tat-prāśanād eva citraketor adhārayat garbhaṁ kṛtadyutir devī kṛttikāgner ivātmajam TRANSLATION As Kṛttikādevī, after receiving the semen of Lord Śiva from Agni, conceived a child named Skanda [Kārttikeya], Kṛtadyuti, having...
The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on July 6, 2018.

TRANSLATION
As Kṛttikādevī, after receiving the semen of Lord Śiva from Agni, conceived a child named Skanda [Kārttikeya], Kṛtadyuti, having received semen from Citraketu, became pregnant after eating remnants of food from the yajña performed by Aṅgirā.

]]>In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean46:18Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 5https://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-5/
Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:35:37 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37069https://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-5/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-5/feed/0The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 27, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 5 muktānām api siddhānāṁ nārāyaṇa-parāyaṇaḥ su-durlabhaḥ praśāntātmā koṭiṣv api mahā-mune TRANSLATION O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee...
The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 27, 2018.

TRANSLATION
O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee of Lord Nārāyaṇa, or Kṛṣṇa. Such devotees, who are fully peaceful, are extremely rare.

]]>The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 27, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 5 muktānām api siddhānāṁ nārāyaṇa-parāyaṇaḥ su-durlabhaḥ praśāntātmā koṭiṣv api mahā-mune TRANSLATION O ...The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 27, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 5 muktānām api siddhānāṁ nārāyaṇa-parāyaṇaḥ su-durlabhaḥ praśāntātmā koṭiṣv api mahā-mune TRANSLATION O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean44:12Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 4https://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-4/
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:36:23 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37071https://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-4/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-6-chapter-14-text-4/feed/0The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 26, 2018. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 6 Chapter 14 Text 4 prāyo mumukṣavas teṣāṁ kecanaiva dvijottama mumukṣūṇāṁ sahasreṣu kaścin mucyeta sidhyati TRANSLATION O best of the brāhmaṇas, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, out of many persons who follow religious principles, only a few desire...
The following is a morning Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam class given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on June 26, 2018.

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O best of the brāhmaṇas, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, out of many persons who follow religious principles, only a few desire liberation from the material world. Among many thousands who desire liberation, one may actually achieve liberation, giving up material attachment to society, friendship, love, country, home, wife and children. And among many thousands of such liberated persons, one who can understand the true meaning of liberation is very rare.

]]>In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean34:50Weekly Sanga – Sunday, June 3, 2018https://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/weekly-sanga-sunday-june-3-2018/
Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:34:52 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37059https://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/weekly-sanga-sunday-june-3-2018/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/06/weekly-sanga-sunday-june-3-2018/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Note: The audio quality of this recording is not so good but improves toward the end.
In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels.

Note: The audio quality of this recording is not so good but improves toward the end.

]]>In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Note: The audio quality of this recording is not so good but improves toward the end. In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Note: The audio quality of this recording is not so good but improves toward the end. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean49:40Weekly Sanga – Sunday, May 27, 2018https://weeklysanga.com/2018/05/weekly-sanga-sunday-may-27-2018/
Mon, 28 May 2018 03:55:47 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37057https://weeklysanga.com/2018/05/weekly-sanga-sunday-may-27-2018/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/05/weekly-sanga-sunday-may-27-2018/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels.
In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels.

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O ruler of men, for a long time those brāhmaṇa ladies had heard about Kṛṣṇa, their beloved, and His glories had become the constant ornaments of their ears. Indeed, their minds were always absorbed in Him. Through the apertures of their eyes they now forced Him to enter within their hearts, and then they embraced Him within for a long time. In this way they finally gave up the pain of separation from Him, just as sages give up the anxiety of false ego by embracing their innermost consciousness.

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A pure devotee who is fully accomplished in the science of devotional service will never instruct a foolish person to engage in fruitive activities for material enjoyment, not to speak of helping him in such activities. Such a devotee is like an experienced physician, who never encourages a patient to eat food injurious to his health, even if the patient desires it.

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A pure devotee who is fully accomplished in the science of devotional service will never instruct a foolish person to engage in fruitive activities for material enjoyment, not to speak of helping him in such activities. Such a devotee is like an experienced physician, who never encourages a patient to eat food injurious to his health, even if the patient desires it.

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O best of the intelligent demigods, although it is true that nothing is difficult for one to obtain when I am pleased with him, a pure devotee, whose mind is exclusively fixed upon Me, does not ask Me for anything but the opportunity to engage in devotional service.

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O Lord, You need no support, and although You have no material body, You do not need cooperation from us. Since You are the cause of the cosmic manifestation and You supply its material ingredients without being transformed, You create, maintain and annihilate this cosmic manifestation by Yourself. Nevertheless, although You appear engaged in material activity, You are transcendental to all material qualities. Consequently these transcendental activities of Yours are extremely difficult to understand.

]]>In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations from his recent studies and travels. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean41:51The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya (2018) – Part 1https://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/the-siksastakam-the-eight-essential-teachings-of-sri-caitanya-part-1/
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:36:39 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=37197https://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/the-siksastakam-the-eight-essential-teachings-of-sri-caitanya-part-1/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/the-siksastakam-the-eight-essential-teachings-of-sri-caitanya-part-1/feed/0The following is the first part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 1, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 1 Sunday, April 1, 2018 Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only...
The following is the first part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 1, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City.

The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 1

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only composed eight verses called the Śikṣāṣṭakam, but in these verses he systematically presented the philosophy of bhakti from the basic practices and moods of devotion to its highest attainment. Dhanurdhara Swami’s series of two lectures will summarize the essence of each verse to highlight the core of his teachings and mission.

]]>The following is the first part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 1, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 1 Sunday, April 1,The following is the first part of a two part seminar on the Śikṣāṣṭakam given by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami on April 1, 2018, at Yogamaya in New York City. The Śikṣāṣṭakam – The Eight Essential Teachings of Śrī Caitanya – Part 1 Sunday, April 1, 2018 Although Śrī Caitanya was a great scholar he only...Dhanurdhara Swamiclean2:04:13Welcome Back Program with Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swamihttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/welcome-back-program-with-srila-dhanurdhara-swami/
Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:22:07 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=36989https://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/welcome-back-program-with-srila-dhanurdhara-swami/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/welcome-back-program-with-srila-dhanurdhara-swami/feed/0The following is a recording of a talk by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami at Jagannath Mandir in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 31, 2018, as part of a program welcoming Maharaja back to the US after extensive travels in India, Russia, and Colombia.
The following is a recording of a talk by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami at Jagannath Mandir in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 31, 2018, as part of a program welcoming Maharaja back to the US after extensive travels in India, Russia, and Colombia.

]]>The following is a recording of a talk by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami at Jagannath Mandir in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 31, 2018, as part of a program welcoming Maharaja back to the US after extensive travels in India, Russia, and Colombia. The following is a recording of a talk by Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami at Jagannath Mandir in Sayreville, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 31, 2018, as part of a program welcoming Maharaja back to the US after extensive travels in India, Russia, and Colombia. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean1:22:59Jaiva-Dharma – Wednesday, April 4, 2018https://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-april-4-2018/
Thu, 05 Apr 2018 03:09:53 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=36986https://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-april-4-2018/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2018/04/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-april-4-2018/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.

TRANSLATION
Seeing the inauspicious omens, Nanda Mahārāja and the other cowherd men were fearful, for they knew that Kṛṣṇa had gone to herd the cows that day without His elder brother, Balarāma. Because they had dedicated their minds to Kṛṣṇa, accepting Him as their very life, they were unaware of His great power and opulence. Thus they concluded that the inauspicious omens indicated He had met with death, and they were overwhelmed with grief, lamentation and fear. All the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana, including the children, women and elderly persons, thought of Kṛṣṇa just as a cow thinks of her helpless young calf, and thus these poor, suffering people rushed out of the village, intent upon finding Him.

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Lord Kṛṣṇa saw how the Kāliya serpent had polluted the Yamunā River with his terribly powerful poison. Since Kṛṣṇa had descended from the spiritual world specifically to subdue envious demons, the Lord immediately climbed to the top of a very high kadamba tree and prepared Himself for battle. He tightened His belt, slapped His arms and then jumped into the poisonous water.

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All the quadrangles, lanes and streets in the city, and the raised sitting places at the crossings, were thoroughly cleansed and sprinkled with sandalwood water; and auspicious grains such as rice and barley, and flowers, fruits and many other auspicious presentations, were scattered all over the city.

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Suruci, the younger mother of Dhruva Mahārāja, seeing that the innocent boy had fallen at her feet, immediately picked him up, embracing him with her hands, and with tears of feeling she blessed him with the words “My dear boy, long may you live!”

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When King Uttānapāda heard that his son Dhruva was coming back home, as if coming back to life after death, he could not put his faith in this message, for he was doubtful of how it could happen. He considered himself the most wretched, and therefore he thought that it was not possible for him to attain such good fortune.

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The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, persons like you, who are pure devotees of the lotus feet of Mukunda [the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who can offer liberation] and who are always attached to the honey of His lotus feet, are always satisfied in serving at the lotus feet of the Lord. In any condition of life, such persons remain satisfied, and thus they never ask the Lord for material prosperity.

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Dhruva Mahārāja lamented: I was under the influence of the illusory energy; being ignorant of the actual facts, I was sleeping on her lap. Under a vision of duality, I saw my brother as my enemy, and falsely I lamented within my heart, thinking, “They are my enemies.”

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Since all the demigods who are situated in the higher planetary system will have to come down again, they are all envious of my being elevated to Vaikuṇṭhaloka by devotional service. These intolerant demigods have dissipated my intelligence, and only for this reason could I not accept the genuine benediction of the instructions of Sage Nārada.

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Dhruva Mahārāja thought to himself: To endeavor to be situated in the shade of the lotus feet of the Lord is not an ordinary task, because even the great brahmacārīs headed by Sanandana, who practiced aṣṭāṅga-yoga in trance, attained the shelter of the Lord’s lotus feet only after many, many births. Within six months I achieved the same result, yet due to my thinking differently from the Lord, I fell down from my position.

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The Personality of Godhead continued: My dear Dhruva, after your material life in this body, you will go to My planet, which is always offered obeisances by the residents of all other planetary systems. It is situated above the planets of the seven ṛṣis, and having gone there you will never have to come back again to this material world.

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The great sage Maitreya continued: My dear Vidura, when Dhruva Mahārāja, who had good intentions in his heart, finished his prayer, the Supreme Lord, the Personality of Godhead, who is very kind to His devotees and servants, congratulated him, speaking as follows.

]]>The following is a recording of Srila Dhanurdhara Swami’s Vyasa-puja address, given on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The following is a recording of Srila Dhanurdhara Swami’s Vyasa-puja address, given on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean49:23Weekly Sanga – Sunday, September 24, 2017https://weeklysanga.com/2017/09/weekly-sanga-sunday-september-24-2017/
Sun, 24 Sep 2017 16:03:36 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=30475https://weeklysanga.com/2017/09/weekly-sanga-sunday-september-24-2017/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2017/09/weekly-sanga-sunday-september-24-2017/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on guru-tattva and his appreciation of Vishaka Dasi’s memoir, Five Years, Eleven Months and a Lifetime of Unexpected Love.
In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami shares his realizations on guru-tattva and his appreciation of Vishaka Dasi’s memoir, Five Years, Eleven Months and a Lifetime of Unexpected Love.

TRANSLATION
My dear Lord, in Your impersonal manifestation of Brahman there are always two opposing elements — knowledge and ignorance. Your multi-energies are continually manifest, but the impersonal Brahman, which is undivided, original, changeless, unlimited and blissful, is the cause of the material manifestation. Because You are the same impersonal Brahman, I offer my respectful obeisances unto You.

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O Lord who have a lotus navel, if a person happens to associate with a devotee whose heart always hankers after Your lotus feet, seeking always their fragrance, he is never attached to the material body or, in a bodily relationship, to offspring, friends, home, wealth and wife, which are very, very dear to materialistic persons. Indeed, he does not care for them.

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Dhruva Mahārāja continued: O unlimited Lord, kindly bless me so that I may associate with great devotees who engage in Your transcendental loving service constantly, as the waves of a river constantly flow. Such transcendental devotees are completely situated in an uncontaminated state of life. By the process of devotional service I shall surely be able to cross the nescient ocean of material existence, which is filled with the waves of blazing, firelike dangers. It will be very easy for me, for I am becoming mad to hear about Your transcendental qualities and pastimes, which are eternally existent.

TRANSLATION
O my master, Lord Brahmā is fully surrendered unto You. In the beginning You gave him knowledge, and thus he could see and understand the entire universe, just as a person awakens from sleep and visualizes his immediate duties. You are the only shelter of all persons who desire liberation, and You are the friend of all who are distressed. How, therefore, can a learned person who has perfect knowledge ever forget You?

TRANSLATION
The great sage Maitreya told Vidura: When the demigods were thus reassured by the Personality of Godhead, they were freed from all fears, and after offering their obeisances they returned to their heavenly planets. Then the Lord, who is nondifferent from the Sahasraśīrṣā incarnation, got on the back of Garuḍa, who carried Him to the Madhuvana Forest to see His servant Dhruva.

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As Dhruva Mahārāja, the King’s son, kept himself steadily standing on one leg, the pressure of his big toe pushed down half the earth, just as an elephant being carried on a boat rocks the boat left and right with his every step.

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Elsewhere, Dhruva Mahārāja, having arrived at Madhuvana, took his bath in the river Yamunā and observed fasting in the night with great care and attention. After that, as advised by the great sage Nārada, he engaged himself in worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

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The King replied: O best of the brāhmaṇas, I am very much addicted to my wife, and I am so fallen that I have abandoned all merciful behavior, even to my son, who is only five years old. I have banished him and his mother, even though he is a great soul and a great devotee.

TRANSLATION
One should follow in the footsteps of previous devotees regarding how to worship the Supreme Lord with the prescribed paraphernalia, or one should offer worship within the heart by reciting the mantra to the Personality of Godhead, who is nondifferent from the mantra.

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One should worship the Lord by offering pure water, pure flower garlands, fruits, flowers and vegetables which are available in the forest, or by collecting newly grown grasses, small buds of flowers or even the skins of trees, and if possible, by offering tulasī leaves, which are very dear to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street; one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and should be ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly.

]]>In this class, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami speaks on the third verse of the Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam at Jagannātha Mandir. tṛṇād api su-nīcena taror iva sahiṣṇunā amāninā māna-dena kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble sta...In this class, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami speaks on the third verse of the Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam at Jagannātha Mandir. tṛṇād api su-nīcena taror iva sahiṣṇunā amāninā māna-dena kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street;...Dhanurdhara SwamicleanJaiva-Dharma – Wednesday, June 14, 2017https://weeklysanga.com/2017/06/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-june-14-2017/
Thu, 15 Jun 2017 03:37:52 +0000https://weeklysanga.com/?p=12220https://weeklysanga.com/2017/06/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-june-14-2017/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2017/06/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-june-14-2017/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.

TRANSLATION
O son of the King, now I shall speak unto you the mantra which is to be chanted with this process of meditation. One who carefully chants this mantra for seven nights can see the perfect human beings flying in the sky.

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One who meditates in this way, concentrating his mind upon the always auspicious form of the Lord, is very soon freed from all material contamination, and he does not come down from meditation upon the Lord.

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The Lord is further described as having the mark of Śrīvatsa, or the sitting place of the goddess of fortune, and His bodily hue is deep bluish. The Lord is a person, He wears a garland of flowers, and He is eternally manifest with four hands, which hold [beginning from the lower left hand] a conchshell, wheel, club and lotus flower.

]]>Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 4 Chapter 8 Text 47 śrīvatsāṅkaṁ ghana-śyāmaṁ puruṣaṁ vana-mālinam śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-padmair abhivyakta-caturbhujam TRANSLATION The Lord is further described as having the mark of Śrīvatsa,Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 4 Chapter 8 Text 47 śrīvatsāṅkaṁ ghana-śyāmaṁ puruṣaṁ vana-mālinam śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-padmair abhivyakta-caturbhujam TRANSLATION The Lord is further described as having the mark of Śrīvatsa, or the sitting place of the goddess of fortune, and His bodily hue is deep bluish. The Lord is a person, He wears a garland of flowers,...Dhanurdhara SwamicleanJaiva-Dharma – Wednesday, May 17, 2017https://weeklysanga.com/2017/05/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-may-17-2017/
Thu, 18 May 2017 02:43:40 +0000http://weeklysanga.com/?p=5583https://weeklysanga.com/2017/05/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-may-17-2017/#respondhttps://weeklysanga.com/2017/05/jaiva-dharma-wednesday-may-17-2017/feed/0In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.
In today’s sanga, Śrīla Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s 1896 novel, Jaiva-Dharma.

TRANSLATION
Nārada Muni instructed: My dear boy, in the waters of the Yamunā River, which is known as Kālindī, you should take three baths daily because the water is very auspicious, sacred and clear. After bathing, you should perform the necessary regulative principles for aṣṭāṅga-yoga and then sit down on your āsana [sitting place] in a calm and quiet position.

O my Lord, Your holy name alone can render all benediction to living beings, and thus You have hundreds and millions of names like Kṛṣṇa and Govinda. In these transcendental names You have invested all Your transcendental energies. There are not even hard and fast rules for chanting these names. O my Lord, out of kindness You enable us to easily approach You by Your holy names, but I am so unfortunate that I have no attraction for them.

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The sage Maitreya continued: The great personality Nārada Muni, upon hearing the words of Dhruva Mahārāja, became very compassionate toward him, and in order to show him his causeless mercy, he gave him the following expert advice.

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My dear lord, I am very impudent for not accepting your instructions, but this is not my fault. It is due to my having been born in a kṣatriya family. My stepmother, Suruci, has pierced my heart with her harsh words. Therefore your valuable instruction does not stand in my heart.

Glory to the śrī-kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana, which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years and extinguishes the ﬁre of conditional life, of repeated birth and death. This saṅkīrtana movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large because it spreads the rays of the benediction moon. It is the life of all transcendental knowledge. It increases the ocean of transcendental bliss, and it enables us to fully taste the nectar for which we are always anxious.

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Dhruva Mahārāja said: My dear Lord Nāradajī, for a person whose heart is disturbed by the material conditions of happiness and distress, whatever you have so kindly explained for attainment of peace of mind is certainly a very good instruction. But as far as I am concerned, I am covered by ignorance, and this kind of philosophy does not touch my heart.

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Nārada Muni continued: After trying this process for many, many births and remaining unattached to material contamination, placing themselves continually in trance and executing many types of austerities, many mystic yogīs were unable to find the end of the path of God realization.

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The great sage Maitreya continued: The instruction of Dhruva Mahārāja’s mother, Sunīti, was actually meant for fulfilling his desired objective. Therefore, after deliberate consideration and with intelligence and fixed determination, he left his father’s house.

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Sunīti informed her son: Your grandfather Svāyambhuva Manu executed great sacrifices with distribution of charity, and thereby, with unflinching faith and devotion, he worshiped and satisfied the Supreme Personality of Godhead. By acting in that way, he achieved the greatest success in material happiness and afterwards achieved liberation, which is impossible to obtain by worshiping the demigods.

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Sunīti said: My dear boy, whatever has been spoken by Suruci is so, because the King, your father, does not consider me his wife or even his maidservant. He feels ashamed to accept me. Therefore it is a fact that you have taken birth from the womb of an unfortunate woman, and by being fed from her breast you have grown up.

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Maitreya continued: O best of the Kuru dynasty, I shall now describe to you the descendants of Svāyambhuva Manu, who was born of a part of a plenary expansion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

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The great sage Maitreya said: The four great Kumāra sages headed by Sanaka, as well as Nārada, Ṛbhu, Haṁsa, Aruṇi and Yati, all sons of Brahmā, did not live at home, but became ūrdhva-retā, or naiṣṭhika-brahmacārīs, unadulterated celibates.

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After entering the house of His father, He was embraced by the mothers present, and the Lord offered His obeisances unto them by placing His head at their feet. The mothers were headed by Devakī [His real mother].

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Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Personality of Godhead, approached them and offered due honor and respect to each and every one of the friends, relatives, citizens and all others who came to receive and welcome Him.

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At the same time, many hundreds of well-known prostitutes began to proceed on various vehicles. They were all very eager to meet the Lord, and their beautiful faces were decorated with dazzling earrings, which enhanced the beauty of their foreheads.

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The city gateway, the household doors and festooned arches along the roads were all nicely decorated with festive signs like plantain trees and mango leaves, all to welcome the Lord. Flags, garlands and painted signs and slogans all combined to shade the sunshine.

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As Bhogavatī, the capital of Nāgaloka, is protected by the Nāgas, so was Dvārakā protected by the descendants of Vṛṣṇi — Bhoja, Madhu, Daśārha, Arha, Kukura, Andhaka, etc. — who were as strong as Lord Kṛṣṇa.

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The citizens of Dvārakā, having heard that sound which threatens fear personified in the material world, began to run towards Him fast, just to have a long desired audience with the Lord, who is the protector of all devotees.

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Out of profound affection for Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Pāṇḍavas, who were of the Kuru dynasty, accompanied Him a considerable distance to see Him off. They were overwhelmed with the thought of future separation. The Lord, however, persuaded them to return home, and He proceeded towards Dvārakā with His dear companions.

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The children of these ladies are Pradyumna, Sāmba, Amba, etc. Ladies like Rukmiṇī, Satyabhāmā and Jāmbavatī were forcibly taken away by Him from their svayaṁvara ceremonies after He defeated many powerful kings, headed by Śiśupāla. And other ladies were also forcibly taken away by Him after He killed Bhaumāsura and thousands of his assistants. All of these ladies are glorious.

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O friends, just think of His wives, whose hands He has accepted. How they must have undergone vows, baths, fire sacrifices and perfect worship of the Lord of the universe to constantly relish now the nectar from His lips [by kissing]. The damsels of Vrajabhūmi would often faint just by expecting such favors.

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Oh, how supremely glorified is the dynasty of King Yadu, and how virtuous is the land of Mathurā, where the supreme leader of all living beings, the husband of the goddess of fortune, has taken His birth and wandered in His childhood.

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O dear friends, here is that very Personality of Godhead whose attractive and confidential pastimes are described in the confidential parts of Vedic literature by His great devotees. It is He only who creates, maintains and annihilates the material world and yet remains unaffected.

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The Personality of Godhead, again desiring to give names and forms to His parts and parcels, the living entities, placed them under the guidance of material nature. By His own potency, material nature is empowered to re-create.

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It was being heard here and there that the benedictions being paid to Kṛṣṇa were neither befitting nor unbefitting because they were all for the Absolute, who was now playing the part of a human being.

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During the reign of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, the clouds showered all the water that people needed, and the earth produced all the necessities of man in profusion. Due to its fatty milk bag and cheerful attitude, the cow used to moisten the grazing ground with milk.

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Sūta Gosvāmī said: Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the maintainer of the world, became pleased after reestablishing Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira in his own kingdom and after restoring the Kuru dynasty, which had been exhausted by the bamboo fire of anger.

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After this, the great religious King, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, executed the royal power in the kingdom strictly according to the codes of royal principles approved by his uncle and confirmed by Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.

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Now I can meditate with full concentration upon that one Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, now present before me because now I have transcended the misconceptions of duality in regard to His presence in everyone’s heart, even in the hearts of the mental speculators. He is in everyone’s heart. The sun may be perceived differently, but the sun is one.

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At the moment of death, let my ultimate attraction be to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Personality of Godhead. I concentrate my mind upon the chariot driver of Arjuna who stood with a whip in His right hand and a bridle rope in His left, who was very careful to give protection to Arjuna’s chariot by all means. Those who saw Him on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra attained their original forms after death.

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When Arjuna was seemingly polluted by ignorance upon observing the soldiers and commanders before him on the battlefield, the Lord eradicated his ignorance by delivering transcendental knowledge. May His lotus feet always remain the object of my attraction.

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Bhīṣmadeva said: Let me now invest my thinking, feeling and willing, which were so long engaged in different subjects and occupational duties, in the all-powerful Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. He is always self-satisfied, but sometimes, being the leader of the devotees, He enjoys transcendental pleasure by descending to the material world, although from Him only the material world is created.

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Thereupon that man who spoke on different subjects with thousands of meanings, and who fought on thousands of battlefields and protected thousands of men, stopped speaking and, being completely freed from all bondage, withdrew his mind from everything else and fixed his wide-open eyes upon the original Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who stood before him, four-handed, dressed in yellow garments that glittered and shined.

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In obedience to the command of His friend, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa entered the arena of the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra between the soldiers of Arjuna and Duryodhana, and while there He shortened the life spans of the opposite party by His merciful glance. This was done simply by His looking at the enemy. Let my mind be fixed upon that Kṛṣṇa.

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Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the intimate friend of Arjuna. He has appeared on this earth in His transcendental body, which resembles the bluish color of the tamāla tree. His body attracts everyone in the three planetary systems [upper, middle and lower]. May His glittering yellow dress and His lotus face, covered with paintings of sandalwood pulp, be the object of my attraction, and may I not desire fruitive results.

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Bhīṣmadeva said: Let me now invest my thinking, feeling and willing, which were so long engaged in different subjects and occupational duties, in the all-powerful Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. He is always self-satisfied, but sometimes, being the leader of the devotees, He enjoys transcendental pleasure by descending to the material world, although from Him only the material world is created.

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He then explained, by divisions, acts of charity, the pragmatic activities of a king and activities for salvation. Then he described the duties of women and devotees, both briefly and extensively.

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The Personality of Godhead, who appears in the mind of the devotee by attentive devotion and meditation and by chanting of the holy name, releases the devotee from the bondage of fruitive activities at the time of his quitting the material body.

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Oh, how wonderful is the influence of inevitable time! It is irreversible — otherwise, how can there be reverses in the presence of King Yudhiṣṭhira, the son of the demigod controlling religion; Bhīma, the great fighter with a club; the great bowman Arjuna with his mighty weapon Gāṇḍīva; and above all, the Lord, the direct well-wisher of the Pāṇḍavas?

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Bhīṣmadeva said: Oh, what terrible sufferings and what terrible injustices you good souls suffer for being the sons of religion personified. You did not deserve to remain alive under those tribulations, yet you were protected by the brāhmaṇas, God and religion.

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Sūta Gosvāmī said: Being afraid for having killed so many subjects on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira went to the scene of the massacre. There, Bhīṣmadeva was lying on a bed of arrows, about to pass away.

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And yet others say that You appeared for the sake of rejuvenating the devotional service of hearing, remembering, worshiping and so on in order that the conditioned souls suffering from material pangs might take advantage and gain liberation.

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Some say that the Unborn is born for the glorification of pious kings, and others say that He is born to please King Yadu, one of Your dearest devotees. You appear in his family as sandalwood appears in the Malaya hills.

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Of course it is bewildering, O soul of the universe, that You work, though You are inactive, and that You take birth, though You are the vital force and the unborn. You Yourself descend amongst animals, men, sages and aquatics. Verily, this is bewildering.

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My Lord, I consider Your Lordship to be eternal time, the supreme controller, without beginning and end, the all-pervasive one. In distributing Your mercy, You are equal to everyone. The dissensions between living beings are due to social intercourse.

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My obeisances are unto You, who are the property of the materially impoverished. You have nothing to do with the actions and reactions of the material modes of nature. You are self-satisfied, and therefore You are the most gentle and are master of the monists.

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O Hṛṣīkeśa, master of the senses and Lord of lords, You have released Your mother, Devakī, who was long imprisoned and distressed by the envious King Kaṁsa, and me and my children from a series of constant dangers.

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My respectful obeisances are unto You, O Lord, whose abdomen is marked with a depression like a lotus flower, who are always decorated with garlands of lotus flowers, whose glance is as cool as the lotus and whose feet are engraved with lotuses.

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You Yourself descend to propagate the transcendental science of devotional service unto the hearts of the advanced transcendentalists and mental speculators, who are purified by being able to discriminate between matter and spirit. How then can we women know You perfectly?

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Being beyond the range of limited sense perception, You are the eternally irreproachable factor covered by the curtain of deluding energy. You are invisible to the foolish observer, exactly as an actor dressed as a player is not recognized.

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Śrīmatī Kuntī said: O Kṛṣṇa, I offer my obeisances unto You because You are the original personality and are unaffected by the qualities of the material world. You are existing both within and without everything, yet You are invisible to all.

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The Lord of supreme mysticism, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, resides within everyone’s heart as the Paramātmā. As such, just to protect the progeny of the Kuru dynasty, He covered the embryo of Uttarā by His personal energy.

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Sūta Gosvāmī said: Having patiently heard her words, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who is always very affectionate to His devotees, could at once understand that Aśvatthāmā, the son of Droṇācārya, had thrown the brahmāstra to finish the last life in the Pāṇḍava family.

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Uttarā said: O Lord of lords, Lord of the universe! You are the greatest of mystics. Please protect me, protect me, for there is no one else who can save me from the clutches of death in this world of duality.

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The clever Duryodhana and his party cunningly usurped the kingdom of Yudhiṣṭhira, who had no enemy. By the grace of the Lord, the recovery was executed, and the unscrupulous kings who joined with Duryodhana were killed by Him. Others also died, their duration of life having decreased for their rough handling of the hair of Queen Draupadī.

]]>Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 1 Chapter 8 Text 5 sādhayitvājāta-śatroḥ svaṁ rājyaṁ kitavair hṛtam ghātayitvāsato rājñaḥ kaca-sparśa-kṣatāyuṣaḥ TRANSLATION The clever Duryodhana and his party cunningly usurped the kingdom of Yudhiṣṭhira,Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 1 Chapter 8 Text 5 sādhayitvājāta-śatroḥ svaṁ rājyaṁ kitavair hṛtam ghātayitvāsato rājñaḥ kaca-sparśa-kṣatāyuṣaḥ TRANSLATION The clever Duryodhana and his party cunningly usurped the kingdom of Yudhiṣṭhira, who had no enemy. By the grace of the Lord, the recovery was executed, and the unscrupulous kings who joined with Duryodhana were killed...Dhanurdhara SwamicleanSrimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 8 Text 5https://weeklysanga.com/2015/10/srimad-bhagavatam-canto-1-chapter-8-text-5/
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Canto 1 Chapter 8 Text 5

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The clever Duryodhana and his party cunningly usurped the kingdom of Yudhiṣṭhira, who had no enemy. By the grace of the Lord, the recovery was executed, and the unscrupulous kings who joined with Duryodhana were killed by Him. Others also died, their duration of life having decreased for their rough handling of the hair of Queen Draupadī.

]]>The following is a recording of Srila Dhanurdhara Swami’s Vyasa-puja address, given on Saturday, September 26, 2015. The following is a recording of Srila Dhanurdhara Swami’s Vyasa-puja address, given on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Dhanurdhara Swamiclean55:55